Manhattan Beach Pier
intermediate
·beach·Manhattan Beach, CABreak
Beach Break
Skill
Intermediate
Rating
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Reviews
0
✓Parking nearby
✓Pier amenities
✓Lifeguards
Rip currents
Crowds
Shorebreak
About This Spot
The sandbars north and south of Manhattan Beach Pier provide consistent beach-break peaks with both lefts and rights. Summer southwest swells and offshore east winds create the best conditions. The waves can be fun for intermediates but rips are common and the lineup is often crowded.
Local Etiquette
Follow standard surf etiquette and be courteous to swimmers and anglers on the pier.
Local Knowledge
Insider tips from local surfers
Spot Summary
Break Type
beach
Best Swell
SSW–WNW
Best Wind / Tide
NE–SE / 1–4 ft
Amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Showers
Hazards
- Rip currents
- Rocks near low tide
- Localism varies by peak
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